U.S. national team defender Clarence Goodson was in Turkey on Friday looking to plan the next phase of his career.

His current club, Brøndby, is in last place in the Danish Superliga and recently announced pay cuts as it attempts to avoid sinking deeper into financial crisis. Goodson signed a three-year deal with Brøndby two years ago and eventually became team captain. The club may be looking to cash in on the veteran before he leaves as a free agent.

Enter Orduspor, a Black Sea club now in its second season in the Turkish Süper Lig following a 25-year stint in the lower tiers. Orduspor survived the 2011-12 campaign, finishing 14th, and is in 13th place halfway through the 2012-13 season at 4-5-8.

It is coached by Héctor Cúper, the Argentine famous for taking Valencia to two straight UEFA Champions League finals in ’00 and ’01. Cúper also managed Americans Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu at Aris Thessaloniki in ’10.

In a statement, Brøndby said that no transfer agreement has been reached but that Goodson was in Turkey in order to “form an impression” of his potential new home.

“Both the club and Clarence are in dialogue with Orduspor on a switch,” Brøndby said. “If the clubs and the player at a late date reach an agreement, then we will obviously report it.”

The Danish league is taking its winter break and won’t resume play until March.

Goodson, 30, has played 33 times for the U.S. and started four of the six World Cup qualifiers played last year. He remains one of several players vying for a starting role in central defense.